Road Closure - Due to extensive BT works Wheatcommon Lane, Richards, Castle will be closed from Monday for two weeks.

Gardeners on TV - Richards Castle gardener Shaun Greetham, of Unique Landscapes, together with his chosen workmate Mathew Williams of Shobdon will be appearing on TV tomorrow (Friday). They have been chosen to take part in The Great Garden Challenge on Chanel Four which is being filmed at Blenheim Palace. They will have two and a half days to construct the garden which Shaun has designed. They are wished well in this competition.

Bingo - There will be Family Bingo in Richards Castle village hall on Friday, April 15, to raise money for Action Aid. The doors will open at 7pm with eyes down at 7.30pm. Money is being raised to fund the education of John Kamanza Wilson at a school in Kwale, Kenya. He is 12-years-old and would like to become a teacher. Anyone wishing to donate prizes or refreshments is invited to ring 01584 831670.